thebillsbiz Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 What do you guys think about the possibility of one of our most experienced and solid defensive players filling in for spot duty? I understand that the characteristics of a 3-4 OLB calls for a good sized pass rushing type that can take on outside blockers, but I can't beleive the coaching staff could keep Kawika Mitchell on the bench besides for situational sets and filling in for poz and davis. They don't have a good candidate for the role and it will most likely be a huge sacrifice of athleticism to go for kelsay or schobel, who now is doubting his retirement. Mitchell is experienced as OLB in the 4-3 and granted its a very different role but the guy has good size, is physical, and blitzes better than many LB's I've seen, which would be a huge part of this role. I don't see how he doesn't play beside "not fitting the prototype"...and we all know how that has worked for many NFL greats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Bill Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 about time this team had enough good players that we can actually say this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hossage Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Mitchell is also coming back from an injury. We will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 it will be Mitchell and Poz in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glass To The Arson Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 it will be Mitchell and Poz in the middle. Andra and Poz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 OLB- Maybin and Mitchell ILB- Poz and Davis imo the best starting lb combo we have. If Mitchell is healthy enough that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Andra and Poz! def. Andra is supposed to be a stud vs the run, we suck at the run, Andra should make a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13player Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 mitchell can't finish hits, fast as hell runs right past the man and I say it again, watch the tape he can't finish hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalonian-at-Heart Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Andra and Poz! Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Davis is a thumper. I look forward to watching him play LB for us this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebillsbiz Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 OLB- Maybin and MitchellILB- Poz and Davis imo the best starting lb combo we have. If Mitchell is healthy enough that is. This is what I'm hoping for, I would just hate to see them field some left over 4-3 DE in this spot to try to match a prototype, I think mitchell can handle it well and we won't need him in the middle due to the Andra signing who I can't wait to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 After the draft I said Mitchell would be cut and Stroud could be as well although it's starting to look like he may stick Poz and Davis will be the starting ILB's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebillsbiz Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 After the draft I said Mitchell would be cut and Stroud could be as well although it's starting to look like he may stick Poz and Davis will be the starting ILB's Who would you have play OLB? I love what I hear about the rookies we've brought in regarding their ethic and toughness but I don't think we'll start one of them and I think kelsay or shobel will be absolutely exposed as still down linemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPhan Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 What do you guys think about the possibility of one of our most experienced and solid defensive players filling in for spot duty? I understand that the characteristics of a 3-4 OLB calls for a good sized pass rushing type that can take on outside blockers, but I can't beleive the coaching staff could keep Kawika Mitchell on the bench besides for situational sets and filling in for poz and davis. They don't have a good candidate for the role and it will most likely be a huge sacrifice of athleticism to go for kelsay or schobel, who now is doubting his retirement. Mitchell is experienced as OLB in the 4-3 and granted its a very different role but the guy has good size, is physical, and blitzes better than many LB's I've seen, which would be a huge part of this role. I don't see how he doesn't play beside "not fitting the prototype"...and we all know how that has worked for many NFL greats. Mitchell won't be getting cut, as some on this board seem to think. However, Kelsay and Schobel won't be getting cut either, and they have to switch to OLB's. (I hope Schobel does come back and at least tries to play this new position). Your idea will most likely be more realistic if Schobel does decide to call it a career, but if he does return, he will get first shot at starting at one of the OLB spots, and Kelsay will get first shot at starting at the other one, in a heated battle with Maybin. Let's not forget that Poz gets injured every season, at least for a few games, and the Bills will need a player like Mitchell to back up the ILB position even if he doesn't start over Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPhan Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 After the draft I said Mitchell would be cut and Stroud could be as well although it's starting to look like he may stick Poz and Davis will be the starting ILB's Stroud and Mitchell won't be getting cut this season. In this first year switching to the 3-4, both veterans will be needed to help the younger guys make the adjustments, and of course Stroud is being counted on as one of the starting DE's, across from Edwards, with Williams or Troup in the middle. Plus, George Edwards and Gailey have both stated that there will still be some 4-3 looks which will make Stroud even more valuable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharper802 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 OLB- Maybin and MitchellILB- Poz and Davis imo the best starting lb combo we have. If Mitchell is healthy enough that is. Aint going to happen. Schobel shows up to camp just prior to first Pre-Season game and starts at OLB opposite Maybin. If the rookie LB's perform well(especially on ST's as Mitchell won't be asked to do that) Mitchell may be a surprise early cut to give the veteran a chance to sign elsewhere. His best chance to stick is the fact Ellison sucks and can only play OLB. Hopefully he finally gets cut and Mitchell serves as veteran back-up for both ILB and OLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Mitchell is one of our "best defensive players"? Uh oh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpl6876 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Aint going to happen. Schobel shows up to camp just prior to first Pre-Season game and starts at OLB opposite Maybin. If the rookie LB's perform well(especially on ST's as Mitchell won't be asked to do that) Mitchell may be a surprise early cut to give the veteran a chance to sign elsewhere. His best chance to stick is the fact Ellison sucks and can only play OLB. Hopefully he finally gets cut and Mitchell serves as veteran back-up for both ILB and OLB. Guess we don't exactly have a stellar core of linebackers either....It's gonna be a long season guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammie65 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Aint going to happen. Schobel shows up to camp just prior to first Pre-Season game and starts at OLB opposite Maybin. If the rookie LB's perform well(especially on ST's as Mitchell won't be asked to do that) Mitchell may be a surprise early cut to give the veteran a chance to sign elsewhere. His best chance to stick is the fact Ellison sucks and can only play OLB. Hopefully he finally gets cut and Mitchell serves as veteran back-up for both ILB and OLB. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paup 1995MVP Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 OLB- Maybin and MitchellILB- Poz and Davis imo the best starting lb combo we have. If Mitchell is healthy enough that is. What makes you or anyone think that Maybin is going to be starting? He hasn't shown anything whatsoever yet. If Battan, Ellis, Torbor, Kelsay, Schobel, or even Coleman play better, than Maybin is on the bench or maybe even gets cut. (That would be funny and pathetic at the same time) Remember Gailey said that the best players will play. I am going to believe that until I see otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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